The Lunar New Year, observed by many Asian cultures, falls on January 29 this year.
It began on January 29, 2025 and will end on February 16, 2026.
This holiday is celebrated in diverse ways around the world and by diaspora in the United States.
This year corresponds to the snake in a twelve-year cycle of different animals. The snake (蛇) is the sixth of the twelve-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
The Year of the Snake is associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation, also, the snake symbolizes intelligence, sensitivity, and introversion.
People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be quick-witted, loyal, and helpful. The color green is considered lucky for people born in the Year of the Snake.
Some say that 2025 could bring career breakthroughs for people born in the Year of the Snake.Â
Others say that people born in the Year of the Snake may experience unstable luck and relationship challenges. Some say that people born in the Year of the Snake should maintain good personal boundaries and be diligent in their decision making.